Plan your visit

Plan your visit

Getting here

By public transport

The closest train stations are Martin Place (200 metres) and St James (450 metres). Ferries arrive into Circular Quay which is only a short walk away. The Sydney Explorer bus stops outside the Library on Macquarie Street.

By car

The nearest parking station is Sydney Hospital, located on Hospital Road.

If you have a Mobility Parking sticker, you can use the parking spaces at Shakespeare Place, on the corner of Macquarie Street and the Cahill Expressway.

Access at the library

The wheelchair and pram-friendly entrance is on Macquarie Street, opposite Hunter Street. There are lifts in the building, accessible toilets and baby change room facilities. If you require assisted entry contact the Library on +61 2 9273 1414 or find our more here.

Eat, Drink & Shop Recharge in our cafe and take a look around the Library Shop

Opening hours

Opening hours

Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Weekends 11am to 5pm

Library activities Join our tours, workshops or talks on each day

What can I do at the Library?

Did you know the Library is more than just a world class book collection? Pop into experience our free exhibitions in the gallery spaces; take a tour of our heritage listed building, join us on a workshop or talk.